Marsden Community Primary School vs St John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 286 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marsden Community Primary School
Nelson · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
415 students
St John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Nelson · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
209 students
| Measure | Marsden Community Primary School Nelson, North West | St John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Nelson, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1132 of 2,286 | #2094 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #8975 of 15,697 | #14859 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 415 | 209 |
| Pupils on roll | 415 | 209 |
| Free school meals | 41.7% | 35.9% |
| Capacity filled | 98.8% | 99.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | 18% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Nelson | Nelson |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.marsdenschool.co.uk | www.st-johnsouthworth.lancs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Marsden Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.5 vs 13.6).
- •Marsden Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 18%).
- •Marsden Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 3%).
- •Marsden Community Primary School is the larger school with 415 students compared with 209.
- •Marsden Community Primary School is a local authority school while St John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Marsden Community Primary School better than St John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Marsden Community Primary School ranks higher (45.5 vs 13.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Marsden Community Primary School and St John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
About 286 m in a straight line, between Nelson and Nelson in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Marsden Community Primary School: 415. St John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy: 209. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Marsden Community Primary School and St John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy rank in North West?
Marsden Community Primary School is 1132nd of 2,286 and St John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is 2094th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).